Alexandria Central Elementary School vs South Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 352 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexandria Central Elementary School
Alexandria Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
243 students
South Avenue School
Beacon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
| Measure | Alexandria Central Elementary School Alexandria Bay, New York | South Avenue School Beacon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1390 of 2,536 | #947 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #25015 of 50,301 | #16131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 243 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Alexandria Bay | Beacon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 50.2).
- •South Avenue School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •South Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •South Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 37.4%).
- •Alexandria Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 10.2).
- •South Avenue School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 243.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alexandria Central Elementary School better than South Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), South Avenue School ranks higher (63.0 vs 50.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alexandria Central Elementary School and South Avenue School?
About 352 km in a straight line, between Alexandria Bay and Beacon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexandria Central Elementary School: 243. South Avenue School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexandria Central Elementary School and South Avenue School rank in New York?
Alexandria Central Elementary School is 1390th of 2,536 and South Avenue School is 947th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).